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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,638,978.38, 825,954,793.38 and 223,109,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,638,978.38, 825,954,793.38 and 223,109,659.34 is: 334,663,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,638,978.38 : 825,954,793.38 = 223,109,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,638,978.38/825,954,793.38 = 223,109,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,638,978.38x = 825,954,793.38 × 223,109,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,638,978.38x = 184,278,492,581,251,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,278,492,581,251,904/550,638,978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,663,000.29

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